Ultrasound Technologist
Williston, ND
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Sonographer / Ultrasound Technologist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week travel contract at a Critical Access Hospital in North Dakota.

Details

• Acute care Critical Access Hospital (CAH) setting
• Sonography/Ultrasound department with one general ultrasound room and one dedicated echo room, with expansion to two general ultrasound rooms planned
• Studies performed include OB limited, OB 2nd and 3rd trimester, OB follow-up, OB transvaginal, single and multiple fetus OB studies, GYN, non-OB pelvis, abdomen, abdomen limited, breast, breast limited, soft tissue, thyroid, scrotum and contents/duplex, venous doppler, carotid, retroperitoneal comprehensive, thoracentesis, paracentesis, US-guided breast biopsy, FNA, venous doppler extremity, and fetal BPP without NST
• Average caseload of 6–8 scans per day with option for add-on exams
• Equipment includes Philips Epiq 5, Epiq Elite, and Mindray (backup)
• Charting systems include MEDITECH, McKesson, and CRTIS
• Primary schedule is Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM with occasional call; schedule may be adjusted to 4x10-hour shifts when coordinated with other travelers
• On-call required only when both other travelers are out of town simultaneously; 20-minute call response time required
• Occasional weekend call coverage required under the same conditions
• Holiday coverage is at the traveler's discretion — outpatient scheduling is closed on weekday holidays, but the traveler may choose to come in to cover ER/OB ultrasounds or take the day off
• May be asked to perform ultrasound in the OR in rare cases (e.g., abruption); will not float to other departments
• Telerads available 24 hours; nursing supervisor always available on-site

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of sonography experience
• Active RDMS certification required; RDMS (OB/GYN), RDMS (AB), and RVT preferred
• Active BLS certification required
• Active ND State License required (license required if applicable); pending licenses will not be accepted
• Comfort and proficiency with non-echo and vascular studies required
• Experience with the full range of general and OB/GYN ultrasound studies required
• Ability to provide compassionate patient care with strong attention to detail and quality imaging
• Proficiency with computer technology and EMR systems
• A copy of your driver's license is required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past 12 months (candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered)

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include performing a wide range of general, vascular, and OB/GYN ultrasound studies, as well as room cleaning and maintenance, machine upkeep, supply stocking, checking for outdated supplies, and maintaining a safe environment
• Echo exams are handled by a dedicated echo sonographer — this role focuses on general and vascular ultrasound
• A late-shift traveler assists with the afternoon outpatient schedule and add-on exams to ensure adequate lunch coverage
• Orientation is approximately one week, with extension available if needed
• A nursing supervisor is always available on-site; no on-site radiology supervisor or lead tech
• Gray scrubs are required; scrubs are not provided by the facility
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• All requested time off must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after submission